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The 2014 WNBA playoffs open Thursday, and if the past is any indication, we're about to see some special moments. But before we forge ahead, we ask: Which are the best moments in league history? Here's espnW's top 10; now it's your turn:

Spoon's 'prayer' answered

3 for 10

The Houston Comets defeat the New York Liberty for the franchise's third consecutive league championship and dedicate the win teammate Kim Perrot, who died from cancer a few weeks before the Finals in 1999.

High-octane opener

Angel outduels Cappie

Atlanta's Angel McCoughtry and New York's Cappie Pondexter both put on superstar shows, combining for a total of 78 points in Game 2 of the 2010 Eastern Conference finals. McCoughtry's Dream prevailed 105-93 to make the franchise's first trip to the WNBA Finals.

Feverish ending

Indiana's Briann January misses a transition layup in the closing seconds of Game 2 of the 2012 Eastern Conference finals, but saves the ball to Shavonte Zellous, who drills a game-winning shot to tie the series.

Maya's house

Minnesota's Maya Moore scored 23 points in the Game 3 of the 2013 WNBA Finals, beating Atlanta and securing the Lynx's second title in the same arena where Moore had won three state high school championships.

Chicago will make its first playoff appearance in franchise history after going from the second worst team in the Eastern Conference last season to sitting atop the standings in 2013. Will the Sky bring the Eastern Conference back-to-back championships for the first time in league history? Are the Lynx, who have the WNBA's best record for the third straight season, the favorite to become the sixth team to win multiple titles? Set your rankings!

The WNBA is set to tip off its 2013 campaign with the '3 To See' as the centerpiece of this summer's festivities. Will Skylar Diggins (Shock), Elena Della Donne (Sky) and Brittney Griner (Mercury) automatically help their respective teams improve on their less than stellar records from a season ago? Are the reigning champion Fever the early favorites to repeat as champions? Where do the defending Western Conference champion Lynx place?

The Lynx have become a consistent force in the WNBA, ending consecutive regular seasons as the league's top team. But that's not enough for Minnesota -- it wants to become the first team since the 2001-02 Los Angeles Sparks to win back-to-back titles. With a 16-1 home record this season and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, are the Lynx your favorite to win the 2012 title? Click on the photos below to submit your rankings!